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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,748.73, 68,628.63 and 16,160.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,748.73, 68,628.63 and 16,160.51 is: 24,242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,748.73 : 68,628.63 = 16,160.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,748.73/68,628.63 = 16,160.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,748.73x = 68,628.63 × 16,160.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,748.73x = 1,109,073,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,073,661.40/45,748.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,242.72

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